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5th Annual Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards Open for Nominations

Parata
Systems and Pharmacy
Times, founding partners of Next-Generation
Pharmacist™ awards, are pleased to announce today that
nominations are officially open for the 2014 program. Now in its fifth
year, the Next-Generation Pharmacist awards program-the industry's
leading national awards program-will be held at the Fairmont Copley
Square, Boston hotel on Sunday, August 24, 2014, concurrent with the
National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Total Store Expo.

Established through a partnership of Parata
Systems and Pharmacy
Times, the Next-Generation Pharmacist program features 10 award
categories recognizing and honoring pharmacists, technicians, student
pharmacists, and industry advocates who are defining the future of the
industry.

"We are so proud of how this unique program has grown. Over the past
five years, this program has gained tremendous industry respect and
continues to evolve to better serve and honor pharmacists," said Ashley
Talamo, Publisher, Pharmacy Times. "We expect this year's
milestone event to exceed all expectations and attract even greater
participation from the pharmacy and health care industries."

In addition to the traditional awards program, the 2014 Next-Generation
Pharmacist program will host a panel of experts dedicated to sharing
their vision about the future of pharmacy, including the growing role of
pharmacists in the value-driven health care system. More details will be
announced at a later date.

"The health care industry, and its impact on patients, is changing at an
unprecedented pace. Pharmacists are redefining their role in this
evolving value-driven health care system. Our vision of a
Next-Generation Pharmacist is one who not only embraces this change but
is helping to shape the future," explained Tom Rhoads, CEO, Parata
Systems. "Our Next-Generation Pharmacists are leveraging new ideas and
innovations to improve patient outcomes, and as a result they are
earning a more strategic role at the health care table. We look forward
to recognizing and honoring them at this event."

Nominations open today and may be submitted through April 1, 2014. An
independent panel of esteemed judges, chaired by Pharmacy Times
Editor-in-Chief Fred M. Eckel, RPH, MS, will evaluate entries. Up to
three finalists will be named in each category. Finalists will be
featured in the July 2014 issue of Pharmacy Times and on www.pharmacytimes.com.
In addition to 10 category winners, one winner will be named the 2014
"Next-Generation Pharmacist," the program's top honor, and will be
featured on the cover of Pharmacy Times.

Parata provides technology solutions to support coordinated care, better
health outcomes, and lower medical costs, empowering pharmacists to grow
their businesses. Founded in 2001, the Durham-based company is a brand
trusted by more than 12,000 pharmacies and a growing number of global
health care professionals serving diverse patient populations. Through
Parata, pharmacists can leverage a combination of high-tech tools and
workflow to free time to counsel patients, identify and avoid medication
interactions, encourage adherence, and more. We have filled more than
2.5 billion prescriptions, helping pharmacists avoid an estimated 15
million medication errors. For more information, visit www.parata.com,
or contact info@parata.com,
888-PARATA1 (727-2821), Facebook
or Twitter.

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